The Essex

4.8

4,8

1041 commentaires

De 31 $ à 50 $

Américaine

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2 personnes

16 mars 2025

19 h 00

Réservée 10 fois aujourd'hui

Bien pour les occasions spéciales
Innovant
Charmant

Set in the heart of downtown, across from the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, the “new” Essex will continue to offer the progressive, modern, approachable cuisine that has made it a top restaurant in the region. Whether it’s a pre-theater dinner, a casual gathering with friends, or a tasting menu for a special evening, guests can gather at The Essex to create memories with family and friends while enjoying excellent cuisine.

The Essex menu showcases modern American cuisine that draws inspiration from the land, sea and deep heritage of the Connecticut River Valley, using the freshest locally sourced products available from farm and sea. All will inspire an ever-changing menu of progressive interpretations of timeless dishes.

"Voted Best New Restaurant in New England" Yankee Magazine
"Best Restaurants in Connecticut" CT Magazine
"Not to be Missed" Town & Country Magazine
"Rising Chef Star" CT Mag

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Lieux
247 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Numéro de téléphone
(860) 237-4189
Prix
De 31 $ à 50 $
Cuisines
Américaine, Française / Américaine contemporaine, Réservation de tables avec bouteilles
Heures d'ouverture
ven, sam 16H00–22H00 Souper mar–jeu 16H00–21H00
Dress code
Tenue d'affaires décontractée
Parking details
Parking in Rear
Options de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef de cuisine
Colt Taylor

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L'opinion de 1 041 personnes

Évaluation globale (notes et commentaires)

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4.8

4,8 selon des cotes récentes

4,8Nourriture
4,9Service
4,8Ambiance
4,4Valeur

Bruit • Moyen

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Connecticut
Innovant
Middlesex
Meilleur toutes catégories confondues
Middlesex
Meilleure cuisine
Middlesex
Meilleur service
Middlesex
Meilleure ambiance
Middlesex
Innovant
Middlesex
Sain
Middlesex
Parfait pour les vins fins
Middlesex
Romantique
Middlesex
Bien pour les occasions spéciales

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Steven VIP
New York City1 commentaire
5.0
Y est allé il y a 2 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Several weeks ago, I had the best meal I ever had in CT at The Essex. Last night was even better. Excellent service, Excellent presentation, Excellent food. Please don't read this; I want to still be available to get a reservation.
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Jill VIP
New York City9 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé le 7 mars 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Dinner was amazing. We ate from the fixe prix menu. The included amuse and canapés were delicious. It was difficult to choose between the course options because we wanted to try everything. Each plate was delicious! I highly recommend The Essex. It’s a dining experience!
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Philip VIP
Washington DC33 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé le 27 février 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
This is a special place, from the artistry on the walls to the artistry on the plate. We enjoyed a quiet night dining a la carte at the bar. Bar tender is super knowledgeable of the area and wine list (which always has interesting and diverse selections to meet both tastes and budgets). Our dinner was brilliant - subtle, elevated flavor and execution without showboating.
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Jennifer
Connecticut1 commentaire
5.0
Y est allé le 23 février 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
We had the pre fix dinner for everyone in our party of six. The variety offered was wonderful. this was a celebration for my husbands 0th birthday and he was thrilled. Some favorites were the salmon crudo, octopus appetizer and the small bites!
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Trisha
New York City9 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé le 22 février 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambiance 4
I read reviews prior to coming to this restaurant. Once experiencing this restaurant for myself I had to laugh at the one star reviews this restaurant received. We had the pre-fixe menu, and received multiple courses of food as mentioned on the menu. The amuse bouche was amazing. The canapés were delicious. The food my husband and I had was the saffron risotto, wagyu beef cheek bourguignon tagliolini, Prime steak frites (New York strip), lobster a la meunière, Miami vice and chocolate candy bar. We enjoyed all of the above. The only criticism I would have is the tagliolini pasta was too thick. The venue was energetic. It seems to be a local hot spot with good vibes. I would not recommend this restaurant for a quiet evening to celebrate an anniversary. I would recommend it for a more lively or social outing. We were pleased with our experience as a whole. We will be back for the complete chef tasting menu.
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Bob VIP
New York City39 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé le 22 février 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
The dining experience we enjoyed at The Essex will undoubtedly be one of our favorite meals of the year. We reserved a spot at the Chef's counter which overlooks all the action happening in the kitchen. Watching how well the culinary crew was orchestrated was a real treat. We opted for the Chefs Tasting Menu, and it was a great decision. Highlights were the lobster bisque. the Hiramasu Cru, lobster quenelles (a real treat), crispy octopus, Jurgielewicz duck, and the Wagyu. Shout out to the chef and his team, and to our server who helped us pair our meal with some enjoyable wines. The Essex has a cool vibe, and they strive to make everyone feel welcome. Highly recommended!
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Carolyn
Atlantic City 39 commentaires
4.0
Y est allé le 21 février 2025
1. Cote globale 4
2. Nourriture 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambiance 4
We had the chef’s tastings as our meal (several courses of small bites). I do not eat red meat, so the chef substituted lobster for me. I enjoyed every course. It took a while to get our next course once the restaurant started filling up; we were there two hours and had to rush through the last couple courses to get to a show. My husband wanted to order the prix fixe dinner but because it was my belated Valentine’s dinner he agreed to have the tasting because everyone in the party has to choose the same, either the tastings or the pre fixe. I really wanted the duck but it wasn’t on the prix fixe menu. A la carte items were only available at the bar. This was disappointing for my husband especially and though we enjoyed all the food we were served in the tasting, the lack of ability for each of us to order exactly what we wanted will probably discourage us from returning.
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Steven VIP
New York City13 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé le 15 février 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Excellent on a snowy night. Food could have been a little warmer.
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New York City4 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé le 15 février 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
We came for the Valentines special tasting menu. Normally I am not a fan of the bloated vdaypreset menu, however at $165 per person this over delivered and was truly special! 9 courses of excitement, attentive service, wonderful wine and an unpretentious atmosphere. The food, I mean this was the best meal we have ever had! The surprise winner of the night? “The Beet”. No words can even do justice to a simple roasted beet with a magical ride of adventure! And the best part? As they said, this is not a one off for the holiday, this is just like any other night at the restaurant with their tasting menu!
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robin VIP
Grand Boston10 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé le 15 février 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 4
Never disappointed!! Food and service were excellent. Dylan continues to make our experience a wonderful one
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Numéro de téléphone
(860) 237-4189
Prix
De 31 $ à 50 $
Cuisines
Américaine, Française / Américaine contemporaine, Réservation de tables avec bouteilles
Heures d'ouverture
ven, sam 16H00–22H00 Souper mar–jeu 16H00–21H00
Dress code
Tenue d'affaires décontractée
Parking details
Parking in Rear
Options de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef de cuisine
Colt Taylor

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